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Plants and poisons, beware of what grows in your gardens!
I hope this article did not terrify you but a warned gardener is worth two, avoid tasting what you do not know. What about a little seed brunch with me now? The plant kingdom does offer a great many delicious tastes but some can prove to be finalas a...
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Rue the Day
In fact, some people who are extremely allergic to rue get blisters and/or a rash from handling the plant, especially on hot days. All types of rue are quite deer- and bunny-resistant and most will thrive in USDA Zones 4-9, given adequate soil and full...
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My Toxic, Painful Garden Revisited: pruning considerations
Severely trimmed Phoenix palms (trimmed far more radically than I would normally recommend, but for safety reasons, as this is near a walk way, essential).Most of these have a vicious terminal spine which makes one hesitate even getting close enough to...
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Plants That Irritate the Skin: Beyond Poison Ivy
Ever wonder why some plants cause rashes or reactions when handled or touched? Some individuals are not susceptible to the toxicity of, but others are so vulnerable that only brief contact with an offending plant can be dangerous or even fatal.
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Herbology at Hogwarts: Plants in the Harry Potter Books
According to folklore, the hellebore was used by witches to summon demons. Devil's snare, fanged geranium, bubotuber, snargaluff and puffapod are just a few of the fanciful plants readers encounter in author J.K. Rowling's imaginative fictional world.
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Hardy Euphorbias in the Garden - An Untamed Passion for \'Shrubby Spurges\'
With each passing day the colors continue to intensify and by December they absolutely glow in the garden! These plants will surely provide never-ending gratification for me in the garden over the long winter.I'm a satisfied gardener - Euphorbias were...
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Castor oil, anyone?
The fruits are used by children as slingshot balls. In that environment it bears broad, deeply lobed leaves on long stalks. When they did take a closer look at them, they found them to be glossy and mottled, less than a half inch long, and looking like...
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Toxic Plants of the Winter Holidays, from a Veterinary Perspective
There are several plants that are associated with the holidays and some are toxic to pets. There are readily available lists of toxic plants for people, dogs and cats and these lists are repeated over and over again on the internet and in magazines.But...
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\'Dracaena\' Corn Plant
Prices start at : 69.95 USD / 1 pcs

Several Ways to Decorate with This Lavish Plant If you're considering this easy-going, flexible gem as a floor plant , it can grow up to 12 feet tall and is most impressive when you combine a few of them in the same container.
  • Drought Tolerance: Moderate
  • Growth Rate: Slow
  • Sunlight: Full Sun
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Xanadu Philodendron \'Winterbourn\'
Prices start at : 69.95 USD / 1 pcs

Novice gardeners will love this easygoing plant just as much as veteran growers do in hardiness zones 9 through 11. The large, integrate leaves add a special touch with little effort from you! Surround yourself with easy to care for extravagance.
  • Drought Tolerance: Good
  • Mature Height: 4 ft.
  • Sunlight: Full-Partial
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Rubber Plant (Ficus)
Prices start at : 19.95 USD / 1 pcs

The ideal temperature is between 65 degrees and 80 degrees Fahrenheit. In fact it prefers to dry out between waterings. Able to handle a decent amount of neglect, this Rubber Plant is forgiving when not watered regularly.
  • Mature Height: 7-8 ft.
  • Growth Rate: Moderate
  • Sunlight: Partial Sun
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Dieffenbachia (Dumb Cane Plant)
Prices start at : 19.95 USD / 1 pcs

There is only one caveat – which explains why its nickname is “Dumb Cane.” The leaves contain a poison that can cause a temporary inability to speak if ingested. Just pick the pot of your choice and watch it grow to the height you prefer.
  • Growth Rate: Slow
  • Mature Width: 2-3 ft.
  • Drought Tolerance: Moderate
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Croton \'Petra\'
Prices start at : 24.95 USD / 1 pcs

The bright hues on the large, waxy oval shaped leaves give it a tropical look to brighten any space. Simply wait for their soil to dry between watering sessions and enjoy tropical colors indoors and out.
  • Growth Rate: Slow
  • Drought Tolerance: Moderate
  • Mature Width: 4-6 ft.
  • Sunlight: Full Sun, Partial Sun
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Dracaena Bi-Color Braided
Prices start at : 34.95 USD / 1 pcs

If pruning is not your thing, it will easily take off as a natural, tall addition to any room. Display it as a table-top centerpiece or let it grow into an impressive, tall floor plant that can reach a height up to 8 ft.
  • Mature Width: 2-3 ft.
  • Mature Height: 8 ft.
  • Drought Tolerance: Good
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White Snakeroot and Milk Sickness: The Toxic Plant that Killed Nancy Hanks Lincoln
They were familiar with the diseases common on the east coast, such as small pox, malaria, dysentery, cholera, typhoid fever, and pneumonia. Their children, Sarah and Abraham, were about 11 and 9 years old respectively when they built their first cabin...
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Croton Mammy
Prices start at : 24.95 USD / 1 pcs

When you want to up your game, combine the Croton Mammy with an array of elephant ear plants that line your entrance way. Just place it in a sunny east or west-facing window and enjoy the same color and vibrancy that's found in the tropics – each and...
  • Drought Tolerance: Moderate
  • Growth Rate: Slow
  • Mature Height: 24-36 in.
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Dwarf Umbrella Tree - Schefflera
Prices start at : 29.95 USD / 1 pcs

Remove Toxins from the Air Breathe easier with this amazing plant in your midst. Amazing Indoor Accent Piece Add a touch of nature to your home or office. Extremely competitively priced for a short time.
  • Sunlight: Full-Partial
  • Growth Rate: Moderate
  • Mature Width: 8 ft.
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Braided Benjamina Ficus Tree
Prices start at : 69.95 USD / 1 pcs

The grey bark is an attractive feature against the bright green foliage. Once established, it will exhibit difficulties if transplanted to another location. It's insect resistant, so you won't have to worry about spraying harmful chemicals to keep pests...
  • Mature Width: 3-5 ft.
  • Drought Tolerance: Moderate
  • Growth Rate: Fast
  • Spacing: 2 ft.
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Aloe Vera
Prices start at : 19.95 USD / 1 pcs

Break off the tips of the leaves to gain access to soothing Aloe Vera gel, which is commonly applied to the skin to sooth burns, rashes or irritations. Every time they see their lively green plant they'll be reminded of you.
  • Growth Rate: Moderate
  • Drought Tolerance: Good
  • Mature Height: 3-4 ft.
  • Spacing: 3 ft.
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Cordyline - Florica
Prices start at : 49.95 USD / 1 pcs

We've groomed this plant to perfection. The sturdy evergreen glossy leaves are met by star-shaped delicate flowers from spring to fall. Small pale pink flowers accompany the rich, multicolored 1 foot long leaves for an impressive warm-weather display.
  • Mature Height: 6 ft
  • Mature Width: 8 ft
  • Growth Rate: Moderate
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Fiddle-Leaf Fig Tree
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Growing to 6-10 ft., you can add drama and contrast to any dull corner or space in your home. Perfectly contrasted against a thin trunk, this whimsically classic tree will instantly add style to any room in your house.
  • Drought Tolerance: Great
  • Spacing: 4-5 ft.
  • Mature Width: 2-3 ft.
  • Mature Height: 6-10 ft.
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Sorrel
Most of those concoctions smelled much like the asphidity bag that I was often forced to wear, so that no evil things would happen to me while I climbed around the mountains searching for one thing or another.
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Monkshood - A Deadly Beauty!
However, gardeners beware! This plant has a deadly sideit is among the most toxic plants out there! Read more about this fascinating genus of plants. One of the first perennials grown as a garden ornamental were the monkshood.
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Snowberry ~ The Name Says It Best
Unfortunately, snowberry is poisonous to human beings. Native shrubs can greatly benefit your home landscape. (I have no proprietary interest in this nursery, I just found a large variety of plants there and I have ordered from them before.) You can search*...
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Toxic Plants- What Does That Really Mean
Which plant should concern you more?Which is more dangerous to a person or dog, a large, fruiting cycad or a small Amanita mushroom?The former is potentially deadly toxic with all parts of the plant being poisonous, and may produce enough fruit to kill...
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Introduction to Jatrophas
The following article will introduce the reader to some of these interesting, but highly toxic plants. Primarily of Central American origin with many species extending into the very southern United States (and at least one species is native toMost of...
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Jequirity Beans: Those Poisonous Pretties
The Centers for Disease Control in the United States have put together a treatment plan, in the event that someone develops a way to use it as a biological weapon, similar to how some assassins and terrorist groups have used ricin from the castor bean...
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